New way to measure arm compensation after stroke
NCT ID NCT02326688
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new method to measure how stroke patients use their trunk to compensate for arm weakness during a reaching task. Researchers enrolled 144 hemiparetic patients and used motion analysis to track trunk displacement. The goal was to see if this measurement is reliable for assessing and rehabilitating arm function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this measurement method could help therapists better understand and treat arm movement problems after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on measurement reliability, not a treatment. It may not lead to direct improvements in patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uh Montpellier
Montpellier, 342095, France
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